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Shannon, thank you for your work, first of all! Trowels are useful and responsible pooping is important. Personally, I carry a wag bag in addition to a trowel for when a suitable digging site is not convenient. Sure, with proper education the gorge could sustain burying waste for a long time. Howeve...

Thanks for you work, folks. Poop has to be dealt with sooner or later. The Gorge, both private and public, is our playground, our backyard, and I certainly don't want poop spread all over my backyard.

Did you lose something shiny at Roadside this week? Describe what it is and I'll get it back to you.

I take it you fulfilled your role as an experienced mentor by kindly approaching these uneducated and inexperienced climbers to help them understand the importance of respecting other climbers at the crag and generally appropriate ethics. If so, thank you for your service. They will look back fondly...

Most popular moderate areas should be relatively busy. Be friendly and chat up some of the other climbers. Let them know you're learning. Don't be intimidated to ask questions or get others' opinions. Always double check your systems, keep the difficulty mellow, and HAVE FUN!

I saw Meru last night at the Kentucky Theater in downtown Lexington. I highly recommend the film for not only the adventure story but also the incredible firsthand footage and the depth of the story involving death, risk, and recovery. It is also fun to see it at that classic theater! Go check it out!

FWIW, I really like these carabiners. They are small and rarely get side-loaded because of the shape. The twist-lock is easily operated single-handedly. The hook is excellent for lowering a follower from the top, and can also be used for extra friction in a traditional ground TR belay. The cons incl...

Last September a friend and I went for a quick afternoon session at the Zoo. A storm was brewing as we left the trail head and the creek was ankle high. We could even rock hop. Wouldn't you know it, as soon as we reached the wall, the skies opened up for a downpour and lightning storm. It rained for...

Thanks for answering. Keep up the good work.

I want to pick your brain(s) and start some discussion out of curiosity. I've seen this joint membership option in the past, but have not pulled the trigger on it yet. Having moved from TN, I'm used to the Southeastern Climbing Coalition membership model with some tiered membership levels + addition...